Popular cruise line’s bikini crackdown could surprise passengers at island ports

“We kindly ask guests to respect the local culture and rules in the ports we visit,” Carnival states in its dress code guidelines.(iStock)

The dress code applies not only to beaches, but also to public areas such as markets, churches and community gathering spaces.

Theswimwear crackdown reflects guidancethat Carnival already shares with guests on its website.

“We kindly ask guests to respect the local culture and rules in the ports we visit,” Carnival states in its dress code guidelines.

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The cruise line specifically identifies Lifou as a destination in which local customs call for more conservative attire.

“Some destinations, such as Lifou, which is a tribal island, are populated by proud indigenous people whose culture is based on respect, and in many cases arehighly religious,” Carnival states.

The cruise line notes that Lifou is a destination in which local traditions favor more modest dress.(iStock)

“The communities in these locations also request visitors to wear traditional one-piece or full-piece swimsuits and refrain from wearing bikini or monokini-type swimsuits [while] at the beach,” the website says.

Carnival reportedly warned that failing to respect local customs could affect future visits to the island.

Guests were reminded that noncompliance couldjeopardize the cruise line’sability to continue including Lifou on future itineraries, Cruise Hive said.

The dress code reminder comes as cruise lines continue emphasizing destination-specific rules that may differ from onboard policies.

Carnival’s swimwear policies have long been a topic of discussion among passengers online.(Getty Images)

While Carnival generally allowscasual resort wear duringthe day, guests are expected to ensure their clothing is respectful to fellow travelers and appropriate for the setting, according to its website.

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Carnival’s swimwear policies have long been a topic of discussion among passengers online.

“Wear what you want,” one Reddit user wrote.

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Another traveler argued that revealing swimwear is already common aboard many sailings, saying, “There [are] people wearing that type of swimwear on deck 24/7.”

Guests are expected to ensure their clothing is respectful to fellow travelers and appropriate for the setting, according to the Carnival website.(iStock)

Others felt guests should be more mindful in family areas.

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“Maybe wear it at adult-only excursions and the adult-only hot tub,” one commenter suggested. 

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“Carnival isfor families, and there are a lot of kids on these cruises.”